Mercy Bariatric Center - Fort Smith
Fort Smith Bariatrics
The reasons for weight loss are more than cosmetic. People who are obese often experience serious health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes, and may be at increased risk for certain cancers. Mercy Bariatric Center in Fort Smith, AR provides bariatric surgery that can help you successfully reach a healthier weight and reduce your risk of developing health complications associated with obesity.
In addition, surgical weight loss may also provide significant health benefits and allow you to:
- Feel better
- Have more energy
- Reduce your cholesterol levels
- Improve your breathing and mobility
- Improve or resolve type 2 diabetes
- Decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis and gastroesophageal reflux
Mercy is proud to be an MBSAQIP Accredited Comprehensive Center for metabolic & bariatric surgery. We believe in continuous quality improvement to provide our patients and communities with the best care.
At Mercy Bariatrics in Fort Smith, our team of leading experts is ready to help you meet your weight loss and health goals. We provide a variety of bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. In addition to your primary care physician, we call on our team of specialists to ensure your success. Bariatric surgery is just one part of your lifelong commitment to better health-but we're here to help.
Am I Eligible for Bariatric Surgery?
Patients with a body mass index of 30 or above may be candidates for weight loss surgery.
Recognized for delivering high-quality care and excellent results.
Meet Our Team
Shirley Bearden, RN, CBN
Bariatric Program Director
Shirley Bearden, RN, CBN
Bariatric Program Director